Bacon Jam

The best addition to your burgers, grilled sandwiches, burritos or even atop crostini.  Bacon Jam takes a bit longer to cook and caramelize but don’t let that scare you – it’s so easy!  Make it once and it will be your jam!

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Bacon Jam

Course: Sauces & Spices

Keyword: High Protein

Author: Denise

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Ingredients

• 1 package bacon
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 onions diced
• 5 cloves garlic diced
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 jalapeño diced (optional)
• 1 Tbsp worstechire sauce
• 1/3 cup water

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Instructions

• Cook bacon in large pan over medium high heat. Move around frequently and cook until browned and almost crisp.
• Use a slotted spoon and remove bacon from pan.  Set aside.
• Add butter to pan over medium high heat and melt.  Add onion, cooking 5-7 minutes.  Add garlic, salt, pepper, brown sugar, tomato paste., worstechire and water to pan.  Mix well.  If desired, add jalapeño.
• Turn heat down to low and cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently.  Return bacon to pan.  Mix well.  Cook another 20-30 minutes on low heat.  Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Use on burgers or burritos.  Store in airtight container for up to one week.